Tyler Fitzgerald Set To Make Spring Debut On Friday
San Francisco Giants infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) will make his spring training debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Fitzgerald has been brought along slowly after suffering a back injury early in camp. Luckily, it wasn't a major issue and it looks like Fitzgerald is going to be fine going forward. The expectation is that Fitzgerald is going to be the primary option at second base to begin the season. He slashed .280/.334/.497 with 15 home runs and 34 RBI across 96 games with the Giants last season. He'll be someone to keep an eye on his fantasy leagues, assuming he's able to keep up that kind of production.
San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) has been cleared to participate fully in baseball activities and is expected to play in games during the weekend. Fitzgerald has been limited with a lower-back injury during the early part of camp. However, seeing him return to full activities suggests he will not face any restrictions by Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he begins to increase his workload in case he faces a setback. After appearing in just 10 MLB contests during the 2023 campaign, Fitzgerald logged a career-high 96 games in 2024. The 27-year-old performed well as he held a .280/.334/.497 slash line with 19 doubles, 15 home runs, and 17 stolen bases. However, he generated a low .227 xBA, suggesting he may face some regression. When healthy, he should see most of his time at second base but may be given occasional starts in the outfield.
San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is nearing his spring debut. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the 27-year-old is expected to see game action later this week. Fitzgerald has been limited during the early part of camp due to a back injury. However, seeing that he is nearing his spring debut suggests his injury is quite minor. After appearing in just 10 MLB contests during the 2023 campaign, the Louisville product logged 96 contests last summer. Across this stint, Fitzgerald was able to hold his own as he posted a .280/.334/.497 slash line. He tallied 19 doubles, 15 home runs and swiped 17 bags. However, he generated a modest .292 xwOBA, which suggests he may see some regression when he returns to action. Fantasy managers should expect Fitzgerald to see most of his time at second base while seeing occasional starts in the outfield.
San Francisco Giants middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is set to resume baseball activities at spring training on Thursday. Fitzgerald has been dealing with a lower-back injury early in spring training, but it's not considered very serious. The 27-year-old might be delayed in playing in Cactus League games initially, but he should be ready well in advance of Opening Day in late March. After the Giants signed Willy Adames in the offseason, Fitzgerald is expected to slide over to the keystone to serve as the team's regular second baseman to open the 2025 season. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 26 fantasy shortstop, but he'll eventually gain eligibility at second and should be more attractive there after slashing .280/.334/.497 with 15 home runs, 34 RBI, and 17 steals in 96 games a year ago. Fitzgerald's high strikeout rates give him quite a bit of volatility going into his first full MLB campaign.
San Francisco Giants middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is dealing with a lower-back issue in camp, but it's not considered a major issue. The Giants will likely keep him out a couple more days as a precaution. It's something to watch as Fitzgerald heads into his first full big-league season in 2024, but barring any setbacks, the 27-year-old should be ready for Opening Day in late March. He was the Giants' everyday shortstop late last season but will move to the keystone this year after the Giants signed Willy Adames to play shortstop in the offseason. Fitzgerald had a breakout year in 2024 with a .280/.334/.497 slash line, 15 home runs and 17 stolen bases in only 96 games. It was an impressive showing and he has clear 20-20 potential as a second baseman in San Fran, but his elevated strikeout rates, dating back to the minors, is concerning for his fantasy profile.
Tyler Fitzgerald Penciled In As Starting Second Baseman
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said on Monday that he views infielder Tyler Fitzgerald as the team's starting second baseman going into the 2025 season and has already discussed it with the young infielder. Fitzgerald filled in nicely for the Giants at the 6 in his second year in the big leagues in 2024 and surprised everyone with a .280/.334/.497 slash line, .831 OPS, 15 home runs, 34 RBI, 17 stolen bases and 53 runs scored in 96 games after playing in only 10 games in his rookie season in 2023. With Giants bringing in Willy Adames to play shortstop, Fitzgerald will move to the keystone, where he has earned regular playing time after his strong showing. He has experience playing there (87 games in the minors) and will also have shortstop eligibility for fantasy managers. Fitzgerald has always had a high strikeout rate, so you shouldn't expect another high average, but his 20-20 potential will be intriguing as a middle-infield target later in drafts.
Tyler Fitzgerald, Marco Luciano Could Move Around In 2025
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said that the team is looking for a shortstop this offseason. Tyler Fitzgerald impressed at the 6 in his rookie season, but he can also play multiple positions. Meanwhile, the Giants hope that moving infielder Marco Luciano to the outfield will help him unlock his true potential offensively. If Fitzgerald continues to hit like he did this year, the Giants will find a place for him in their everyday lineup. In 96 games after debuting in 10 games in 2023, Fitzgerald hit a strong .280/.334/.497 with an .831 OPS, 15 home runs, 34 RBI, 17 steals and 53 runs scored. Over a full season, that kind of production will be very attractive in all fantasy leagues. Luciano has struggled defensively up the middle and also hit just .211/.259/.303 with no homers and 28 K's in 76 at-bats in 27 games in 2024.
San Francisco Giants outfielder/infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is not in Saturday's lineup as the Giants continue a three-game set with the San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old left Thursday's game early with lower-back tightness and will need at least another day to rest. As a result, this opens up the keystone for 23-year-old Marco Luciano. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Sunday's lineup, as Fitzgerald may be cleared to return to game action. Since the start of the month, Fitzgerald has held a strong .333/.385/.472 line with five doubles and one swiped bag. Luciano holds a mere .136 average since rejoining the big leagues in September and should be left out of your DFS lineups while facing Joe Musgrove.
Tyler Fitzgerald Considered Day-To-Day, Not Playing On Friday
San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder/shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald (back) underwent an MRI exam on his lower back that showed no structural damage, so the team is considering him day-to-day. Fitzgerald unexpectedly is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's game at Oracle Park versus the visiting division-rival San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old felt tightness in his lower back on Thursday and was removed from the contest early against the Milwaukee Brewers. It doesn't sound like too serious of an injury, though, so fantasy managers will be hoping to get him back in the lineup against the Padres later this weekend. Fitzgerald has been a savior off the waiver wire this year, as he's hit .296 (80-for-270) with 14 homers, 31 RBI and 17 steals in 84 games after playing in just 10 games in 2023. Brett Wisely is at short on Friday and is hitting eighth against Padres right-hander Dylan Cease.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) said that his lower back started locking up on him before Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers and got worse as the game went on. Fitzgerald will undergo imaging on Friday but isn't overly concerned and said he feels something like this every year. The 26-year-old was removed in the third inning on Thursday and should be considered day-to-day for now, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be right back in action on Friday for a series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres. After playing in just 10 games for a cup of coffee in San Fran in 2023, Fitzgerald has burst onto the scene in the big leagues this year, slashing .296/.350/.530 with an .880 OPS, 14 home runs, 31 RBI and 17 stolen bases in just 84 games to make him relevant in all fantasy formats.
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